It turns out you probably have dozens of Facebook messages in your inbox that you never saw or knew existed. There’s a “message request” inbox that’s so well-hidden most of us have never looked inside. If someone who hasn’t added you tries to send you a message, that’s probably where it will go.
Want in? Here’s how to do it on both desktop and mobile.
Mobile:
1. Load Facebook Messenger. Then go to the Settings button, a gear symbol on the bottom right.
2. Click ‘People.’
3. Click ‘Message Requests’
4. Click ‘See filtered requests.’
5. You should then see all the hidden messages. I had about 100…
Desktop:
1. Click the message icon in the right.
2. Click ‘Message Requests’ above your inbox.
3. Click ‘See filtered requests’
4. You should then see all the hidden messages. I had about 100…
You’re welcome! Now please waste your entire Saturday reading through these…
